Forecast: Employment in Software Publishing Sector in Germany

The employment in the software publishing sector in Germany has shown significant fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. After an initial growth phase, peaking in 2017, the sector experienced a slight decline in 2018, followed by a recovery phase from 2019 onwards. As of 2023, employment stood at 17.4 thousand FTE, marking a 4.8% increase year-on-year with a CAGR of 4.18% over the past five years. Forecasts predict continued growth, with employment expected to reach 21.27 thousand FTE by 2028, achieving a five-year CAGR of 3.18% and a total growth rate of 16.94%.

Future trends to watch for:

• Impact of emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning on job creation.
• Potential influence of regulatory changes on the software sector.
• Global market dynamics affecting talent demand and supply.
• Adoption of remote work practices and their effect on employment patterns.